Nowadays, the average wedding in the United States costs the happy couple a whopping $33,000. So the least we can do as guests is bring the bride and groom a nice present. Perhaps they're in need of a new toaster, a fancy robot vacuum or beautiful silverware for hosting dinner parties. Or, if they’re not afraid to think outside the box, they might ask for hundreds of fortune cookies.
Redditors have recently been sharing the wildest items they’ve ever seen on wedding registries, so we’ve gathered their most amusing replies below. From bizarre yet brilliant requests to items that the couple should have probably just purchased themselves, enjoy scrolling through this eclectic list. And be sure to upvote the creative gifts that you’d be more than happy to buy for a bride and groom!
#1
One of my fellow teachers was in her thirties and they had all their household stuff, so she put classroom supplies and backpacks full of supplies for her students. She made the local (small town) news and perfect strangers were rolling up to her reception to leave backpacks at the door.
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60points
#2
A couple I know did a pet food registry so they could donate all the pet food to a shelter that has a pet food bank.
57points
#3
The first family registry I was old enough to understand, was for a cousin and his wife.
They asked for board games, popcorn, candy bars and the like.
At the time I thought it was brilliant and today, 20something years later, I *still* think it’s brilliant 🤣.
They asked for board games, popcorn, candy bars and the like.
At the time I thought it was brilliant and today, 20something years later, I *still* think it’s brilliant 🤣.
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42points
To find out more about this thread, we reached out to the Reddit user who started this conversation. They were kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and share what inspired them to invite people to share these stories.
"We were talking about registries on the board, and discussing how times have changed and couples today often list items other than the usual china, crystal and housewares," the author noted.
#4
We put a bunch of Lego sets on ours (also for the discount after, like others) but every single one was purchased! We had so much fun building them together as date nights - we even did a few one hand each so we had to work together!
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35points
#5
My Godmother got married in the early 90s. Her Dad was an inner city vicar and a lot of his flock were very poor but wanted to be involved. She put things like a washing up bowl and rubber gloves on her wedding list so these people could buy affordable presents for their budget. People on a tight budget could still contribute something and be involved in the celebrations without financially harming themselves. If so I think it’s very sweet and thoughtful.
33points
#6
Bed Bath and Beyond had a cat-shaped porcelain toilet brush holder so we put it on more or less as a joke. Still among my favorite possessions, our 10 year anniversary was last week.
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31points
We also asked the author if they had ever seen anything peculiar on a wedding registry, and they revealed that a friend had requested Jif peanut butter.
"I thought it was funny at the time - and somebody DID buy it for her!" the OP shared. "I don't have a problem with 'unusual' items on a registry because so many people have fully-stocked houses before they marry."
#7
Don't know how they are done today but when I got married, you got the scanning gun and just scanned things and tags throughout the store. Made the mistake of letting my soon-to-be husband have unsupervised access to the gun. That is how we got a Barbie as a wedding gift.
destructogirl:
This is how we got spray cheese in a can as a wedding gift.
destructogirl:
This is how we got spray cheese in a can as a wedding gift.
27points
#8
Anti-nausea bracelets and medications.
I think they were going on a cruise, so it made sense. But it was funny to me. I was super broke and they were the cheapest things on the registry, so I got them. I'm glad I was able to contribute to their non-barfing honeymoon.
I think they were going on a cruise, so it made sense. But it was funny to me. I was super broke and they were the cheapest things on the registry, so I got them. I'm glad I was able to contribute to their non-barfing honeymoon.
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26points
#9
My husband put a lifetime supply of weed whacker wire on ours. Our neighbor bought it.
twilightbarker:
Lmao neighbor wanted to contribute to your yard looking nice since he has to live next to it! 😂
twilightbarker:
Lmao neighbor wanted to contribute to your yard looking nice since he has to live next to it! 😂
25points
Are there any items that the author believes should be off-limits when it comes to registries? "I still think traditional etiquette is correct and outright requests for cash, and honeymoon and house-purchasing registries, are rude," they noted. "'I want your money' and 'Pay for my vacation or buy my house for me' is over the line."
#10
Friend put down rare fish for her aquarium since it’s her passion! Everyone wanted to buy them for her lol, probably the first thing that was bought on there (but it was also only like $15-20).
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25points
#11
I put a video birdfeeder on ours and we got it and I love it.
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25points
#12
My dear friend and her husband put an extending ladder on their registry, and my husband insisted we buy it for them. Honestly, that’s what you need when you’re starting a home together! I have used our china gravy boat maybe once, but we use the d**n ladder all the time!
22points
Finally, we asked the OP what they thought of the replies to their post.
"I was delighted that so many people responded," they said. "The replies were interesting, and often funny, to read. One respondent said her fiancé registered for TOILET PAPER, and another requested a pack of gum. It was great!"
#13
Mine was on my own… we added a life-size cardboard cutout of Danny DeVito as a joke and our friends bought it!
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21points
#14
My aunt got married in her forties, the couple had everything they needed. Their registry consisted of goods for the household. Paper towels, toilet paper, otc meds (tylenol, DayQuil, etc), stuff for a first aid kit (bandaids, gauze, neospirin, etc), dishsoap, body wash, shampoo/conditioner, cat food, cat litter, etc.
The most expensive thing was like $25 with most things being super cheap. Our parents gave my sisters and I each $5 and we loved being able to shop for them by ourselves from their registry. My aunt and her husband were stocked for a couple of years and were able to put money towards working on their house.
The most expensive thing was like $25 with most things being super cheap. Our parents gave my sisters and I each $5 and we loved being able to shop for them by ourselves from their registry. My aunt and her husband were stocked for a couple of years and were able to put money towards working on their house.
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21points
#15
Saw a couple register for a literal wheel of cheese once. No crackers, just cheese. Power move.
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21points
#17
We got, and mounted, a gold t-Rex head in our bathroom. It really ties the room together.
20points
#18
My cousin put a freestanding punching bag on her wedding registry. I promptly bought it for her because I thought it was the funniest thing!
hummus_sapiens:
It might help save the marriage eventually.
I once gave the happy couple a fire extinguisher. The divorced 8 months later.
ETA: They didn't have a registry.
hummus_sapiens:
It might help save the marriage eventually.
I once gave the happy couple a fire extinguisher. The divorced 8 months later.
ETA: They didn't have a registry.
19points
#19
Money for the divorce fund...they were engaged but husband to be couldn't afford to divorce the lady he was currently married to....yep a go fund me link to a divorce fund on a bridal registry and their website...it was "interesting" I mean if he didn't get the divorce money not sure what they were gonna do about getting married LOL!
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#20
Big box of goldfish and a bunch of bananas. I 100% bought them and brought them to the wedding with just a bow on them. It was hilarious.
I did buy them other things from the registry (cutting boards, knives, etc) and just shipped it to their house, but I absolutely had to bring the goldfish to the wedding.
I did buy them other things from the registry (cutting boards, knives, etc) and just shipped it to their house, but I absolutely had to bring the goldfish to the wedding.
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15points